When I was asked to review a running hat by Headsweats, I happily agreed. I have a shaved head (clippers, not razor) and running long hours in the sun can be rough. When it arrived in the mail, I couldn’t help but notice how “light” it felt. There were no hard creases or tough spots on the hat. It really just felt like a bill and a very soft cloth. The back of the hat had a buckle that was easily adjustable. It has an opening, typical of adjustable hats that can be used as “ponytail portal” — but I don’t think I was the demographic for that feature.
It’s called the “Race Hat” (perfect name, right?) and is made of “Coolmax® Fabric shell and COOLMAX® Fabric terry headband create maximum air flow and moisture transfer.”
That headband in the description is really cool. It is not thick at all and is really comfortable. It really feels like the rest of the hat, just a tiny bit thicker and prevents sweat from running down the front of your face. It’s COOLMAX, so it doesn’t absorb the sweat either. I like to imagine it makes the sweat magically disappear.
Want to know a secret?
I actually did something that I probably shouldn’t have… the first time I wore it was on an Ultra Marathon. Yep, I went with something new on race day. And not just any race day, an ULTRA race day. It worked out perfect. It was comfortable and did a fantastic job of keeping my head cool and dry… well as dry as you can expect when you are running for hours and hours. On my next Ultra, there was no question what hat I was going to wear. I went with the headsweats hat again and without fail, it came through again.
I’m actually going to buy a couple other ones. They are effective and really cost friendly. The “Race Hat” goes for $20 on their website and there are even options to order custom hats with a logo or image on it. They also have IronMan and Tour De France hats available for purchase along with different styles — headbands, visors, beanies, even the ones that come with a drape to shade your neck. They are available for various sports:
• Triathlon
• Running
• Marathon
• Cycling
• Rowing
• Adventure Racing
and of course, the ten things I showed above.
They guarantee their product 100% and have an “Unconditional Money-back Guarantee,” but I don’t think you are going to need it. This hat has become my go-to hat on long runs and race day. I plan on wearing it on my marathon in November and on my 50 miler in December, that is how much I’m really enjoying it.
Bonus point: It washes REALLY easy. I’ve washed mine several times, after all, it is white, but other colors are available. The only thing I don’t do is dry it, I simply leave it hanging to air dry — I actually do this with a lot of my running gear.
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I was not compensated for this review, however I was given the hat to try and keep… and you bet I’m keeping it. This thing is awesome. LOL. All opinions are my own and you can’t have them.
Do you run in something to protect your head and keep it cool at the same time?
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Nice vlog! I wear a hat sometimes when I want to cover my rat’s nest of hair. Or if I’m running with Joan Benoit Samuelson (check out today’s post)!
Headsweats sounds like an awesome hat for running in the heat. May have to get one for next summer!
I wear a hat to keep the sun off my face but the one I have doesn’t keep me cool. Thanks for the info!
Okay, first of all, best review ever!!!! oh my FUin’ goodness! lol
I don’t typically wear anything on my head other than my hair. ;)
Can you wear it on a plane? Can you wear it on a train? :)
I’m all about one new thing for race day. I’ll treat myself to a new shirt or apparel to wear as a treat for making it to the starting line!
PS of my few entries, you won some KT Tape, so email me if you want me to send you a roll!
I feel like I must get one of these hats just so I can pretend to be a tree! Great vlog! :)
I think directing traffic is by far the most important on your list. Great video as always!
I wear hats on every run–my hair would be a tangle mess if I didn’t. Plus they keep you cool/warm when needed.
LOVE THIS VIDEO!
GREAT video!!! Totally made me laugh. Every running hat I have is a Headsweats hat. I also have one of their visors, absolutely AMAZING product.
When does the review of the hats with your dogs wearing them come out? May we preorder that video now? They can use the hat as a water bowl, to store trail poop in, wear backwards to look like cool cats – oh wait, scratch that last …. lots of options! Loved the vid. Fun and Funny!
LOVE the video. best part was the pups… and the ultra marathon! bad-a!
I would love to get one of their visors…
You’re so funny! Love it – great video, creative video & I’ve always wanted to run with a hat! …maybe it’s time for me to pick one up!
I have tried running with hats before. I didn’t love them, but I kind of want to try this one now1 :)
Oh I would love to try one of these! I wear hats all the time. Visors mostly because it’s too hot! Thanks!
Your video is cracking my up and your dogs are too cute. It is so hot in SC that sometimes during the summer I have to wear a hat or visor to keep the sun off my face and the sweat from drowning me out.
Head Sweats hats are really popular in the crew (rowing) crowd and having been a former rowing coach, my closet was filled with these hats. I have worn them for years and loved how easy it was to transition all my old rowing hats into running hats.
Also, the doggies were cute :-)
Lol! I just LOVE your video!!! You are too awesome!!! I have a headsweats visor…absolutely love it!!!
You crack me up. I have a Headsweats visor and I LOVE it.